Senior Manager of Process Improvement & Stewardship – First Liters and Fractionation

Mastercard; Roma; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Manager of Process Improvement & Stewardship. This role focuses on managing process improvement initiatives in a controlled manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a Master or PhD degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of leadership experience. The position involves ensuring compliance, leading teams, and providing technical support. Competitive benefits and supportive work culture are provided.

Servizi

Health Care Assistance Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee discount programs

Technical skill training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Competenze

• 5-7 years of leadership experience.
• Previous experience in plasma fractionation processes preferred.
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).

Mansioni

• Manage the Process Improvement & Stewardship Team.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support about manufacturing processes.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategic orientation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Formazione

Master or PhD in technical/scientific fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Senior Manager of Process Improvement & Stewardship – First Liters and Fractionation at Takeda Pharmaceutical (Italy).

Responsibilities

• Manage the activities related to the Process Improvement & Stewardship Team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and efficient operation.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, monitoring, and stewardship.
• Provide technical support about manufacturing processes, investigations, optimization, yield improvement projects, and cycle time reduction; ensure process robustness and Technology Transfer where applicable.
• Oversee product and process investigations, product impact assessment, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure an integrated and cohesive approach.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards; keep Quality by Design documents up to date.
• Manage process validation strategy.
• Support the preparation of regulatory submissions/meetings and regulatory inspections; defend technical decisions to regulatory agencies.

Core Elements Related to this Role

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong strategic orientation and analytical thinking ability.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Experience in managing complex projects and implementing innovative technologies.
• Ability to anticipate changes and solve complex problems.
• Project management skills and results orientation.
• Development of the team, providing strategic direction and support in complex scenarios.
• Development of strategic plans for departmental growth and operational efficiency.

Technical/Functional Requirements

• Master or PhD degree in technical/scientific fields (preferably pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, bioinformatics or pharma-process engineering).
• 5/7 years of leadership experience.
• Previous experience in plasma fractionation processes (ideal) or biotechnology; knowledge of proteins; mandatory GMP/GDP.
• Experience in Process Validation (Preferred).
• Experience in process optimization and implementing productivity-enhancing strategies.
• Proficiency in continuous improvement processes.
• Proven experience in statistics/data analysis or equivalent academic experience.
• Proven knowledge of Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology.
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).

Leadership & Decision-Making

• Focus on priorities and deliver superior results.
• Elevate organizational capabilities for now and the future.
• Strategic thinking to serve patients and build trust; understand industry trends and market conditions.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to create clarity, foster alignment, and make or escalate decisions with sound business judgment.

Additional Information

• Willingness to travel to internal/external Takeda meetings and events.

What Takeda Can Offer

We provide world-class benefits and resources to support employees in work, home, and community life.

• Health and Finance
  • Health Care Assistance Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee discount programs on goods and services
• Training and Development
  • Technical skill training and professional development
  • Job rotation programs
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
• Individual Support
  • Wellness programs
  • On-site cafeteria and facilities
  • Resources for mental, physical, financial, and spiritual health
• Note
  • Belonging to protected categories will be considered a preferential qualification.

Important Considerations

In this role you may work in a controlled manufacturing environment requiring gowning and protective clothing; removal of makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, or artificial nails may be required while in the manufacturing environment.

More About Us

Takeda is a patient-focused company committed to quality, safety, and excellence. We value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Locations

ITA - Rieti

Worker Type

Employee